CommanderBond.net rounds up all the latest news and details regarding the upcoming debut of Quantum of Solace on Blu-ray and DVD around the world in March 2009.

Article originally posted: 29 January 2009
Last updated: 11 March 2009

QUANTUM OF SOLACE
ON BLU-RAY AND DVD

Overview

The 22nd James Bond 007 film, Quantum of Solace, will debut on Blu-ray and DVD from MGM and Fox Home Entertainment throughout the world in mid-March (with some countries slated for May and June releases).

Australia will be the first country in which the film hits the home video market on 18 March. The UK and USA follow on 23 and 24 March, respectively.

Special features will be similar in content to those found on the original Blu-ray/DVD release of Daniel Craig’s first Bond film, 2006’s Casino Royale (i.e. no audio commentaries, etc.). Scroll below for full details.

Plot Synopsis

Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in this thrilling, action-packed adventure which starts shortly after Casino Royale ends. Betrayed by the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. On a nonstop quest for justice that crisscrosses the globe, Bond meets the beautiful but feisty Camille (Olga Kurylenko), who leads him to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a ruthless businessman and major force within the mysterious “Quantum” organization. When Bond uncovers a conspiracy to take control of one of the world’s most important natural resources, he must navigate a minefield of treachery, deception and murder to neutralize “Quantum” before it’s too late!

Blu-ray/DVD Announcement

The high-octane action of the world’s most famous secret agent continues when Quantum of Solace explodes onto Blu-ray Disc and DVD this March from MGM and Fox Home Entertainment…

Cover Artwork

Cover artwork for the UK and US Blu-ray Discs and US Two-Disc Special Edition DVD uses the international teaser poster “B” image of Daniel Craig as James Bond.

Cover artwork for the UK Two-Disc Special Edition DVD and US Single-Disc DVD use a variation of the final 1-sheet poster image of Daniel Craig as James Bond.

Single-Disc / Two-Disc Special Edition / Blu-ray Disc cover artwork

Special Features

Single-Disc DVD:

Jack White & Alicia Keys “Another Way to Die” Music Video

Theatrical Trailers

Two-Disc Special Edition DVD & Blu-ray Disc:

“Bond on Location” 24-minute Special Feature

Start of Shooting

On Location

Olga Kurylenko and the Boat Chase

Director Marc Forster

The Music

Crew Files

Jack White & Alicia Keys “Another Way to Die” Music Video

Theatrical Trailers

Exclusives & Promotional Deals

Region 1:

Walmart: Walmart stores are offering an exclusive collectible James Bond calendar packaged along with the single-disc DVD edition of Quantum of Solace [Click Here For More Details]

FYE: FYE’s in-store offer includes a free collectible poster to fans who Quantum of Solace before the 24 March release date. [Click Here For More Details]

Suncoast: Suncoast’s in-store offer includes a free collectible poster to fans who Quantum of Solace before the 24 March release date. [Click Here For More Details]

Region 2:

HMV: Fans who pre-order either the Two-Disc Special Edition DVD or Blu-ray Disc of Quantum of Solace also receive an exclusive limited edition copy of Bond On Set: Filming Quantum of Solace by photographer Greg Williams. [Click Here For More Details]

Region 4:

HMV: HMV stores in Australia will be giving away a free 007 shot glass to those who pre-order Quantum of Solace before its 18 March release date. [Click Here For More Details]

Reviews

DVD Talk: Although scores in the video and audio categories are omitted due to the disk being a screener copy, the 22nd James Bond film received an overall advice score of ‘Recommended’. [Click here for full review.]

DVD Talk: Strong film content and replay scores offset the weaker special features rating, earning the film an overall score of ‘Highly Recommended’. [Click here for full review.]

Blu-ray.com: Audio and video were the two highest rated categories in this Quantum of Solace review, scoring 5 and 4.5, respectively. The film itself and the special features each scored 3.5. [Click here for full review.]

Promotional Trailer

James Bond fans can view the promotional trailer for Quantum of Solace on Blu-ray and DVD by heading over to the official 007.com website.

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Quantum of Solace is the 22nd James Bond 007 film produced by franchise holders Eon Productions. Daniel Craig returns from 2006’s Casino Royale to play James Bond. Quantum of Solace is directed by Marc Forster and scripted by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Paul Haggis (with an additional polish by Joshua Zetumer). Locations include Panama, Chile, Italy, Austria and the UK. The MGM/Columbia Pictures production began shooting on 2 January and was released on 31 October 2008 in the UK and 14 November in the United States. The world premiere took place on 29 October in London.